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The Canon 5D line of cameras is iconic, one of those "once in a generation" phenomenons. First of all, they're wonderfully versatile still-photography cameras. But when the 5D Mark II arrived on the scene in 2008, the impact it had on the world of video production was palpable. Suddenly, cinematic, professional high-definition images were available at a price point budget-minded independents could afford, and the rest was history. The DSLR cinema revolution had begun.

Refreshed and ready

Now there's the Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and this reboot of a signature nameplate is no minor buff and polish. Almost every system has been refreshed, and the body is actually more similar to that of its cousin, the Canon EOS 7D. It's been outfitted with a completely redesigned 61-point High Density Reticular autofocus system, borrowed from the flagship Canon 1D X. It has 5 central dual cross-type points that keep track of diagonal movement in addition to 21 central horizontal/vertical cross-type points and 20 outer cross-type points. This technology will provide exquisite tracking of fast-moving, unpredictable subjects, and it performs well even when your subject isn't particularly well-lit.

Master of light and darkness

And speaking of light: here's a camera that knows how to make the most of what it's been given. The basic ISO (sensitivity) range is impressive, spanning from ISO 100 - 25,600, and it's expandable  on the low end to ISO 50, and at the high end it will go to 102,400. What does this string of numbers mean to you in practical terms? How about (at the high end) no fear of shooting an evening wedding, or a candlelit close-up, or (at the low end) getting great, high-contrast shots on a sunlit ski-slope.

Much thought has been put into the Canon 5D Mark III's control interface

Still shot wizard...

Continuous shooting mode performance has been beefed up as well. Thanks to the on-board DIGIC 5+ processor, the '5D Mark III now shoots full-resolution, high-density stills at up to 6 frames per second. In-camera HDR (High Dynamic Range) shooting comes standard, along with a multiple exposure mode and expanded autobracketing options, so you won't miss a shot due to bad exposure settings.

...and still a video star

But video is a real strength for this nameplate, so just how has that improved? Let's explore. The DIGIC 5+ processing has markedly decreased moiré and rolling shutter artifacts, as has the redesigned sensor. A new intra-frame compression option has been added, which preserves all captured frames as discrete entities, thereby making your capture files more suitable for popular video editing software suites. There's a 3.5mm minijack headphone output for monitoring audio as you go, and your audio input levels are adjustable from the left/right buttons on the rear control dial.

They listened to you

In the convenience department, Canon did some serious listening to user feedback on previous models, and incorporated both CompactFlash and SD slots in the '5D Mark III. Users who have invested in both flavors of memory card will be gratified to know that they play well together in this configuration, managing and moving media together in happy, cooperative concert. In another welcome tweak, the high-resolution LCD screen has been bumped to 3.2 inches in size and 1,040,000 dots.

Of course, this camera is compatible with your favorite Canon Speedlite external flashes and EF-Series lenses.

Supplied Accessories:

lithium ion rechargeable battery (LP-E6)

AC battery charger

audio/video and USB cables

eyecup

neck strap

body cap

software CD-ROMs (PC & Mac)

Develop your photography hobby

You don't have to be an expert photographer to use an SLR  they all offer easy automatic shooting. Because of their build quality and the physics of good glass and large sensors, even their built-in automatic settings will get you better pictures than most point-and-shoots or mobile devices. But experienced photographers and budding hobbyists can get more creative by manually adjusting settings like aperture and shutter speed. SLRs let you expand your shooting options with additional lenses and flashes to suit just about any situation. If you'd like to record the occasional video, look for a model with high-def movie mode.

Canon EF Mount: The camera has the standard Canon EF mount.
It is compatible with
all Canon lenses in the EF lineup, ranging from ultra-wide angle to super
telephoto lenses.

Intelligent Viewfinder: The Canon EOS 5D Mark III uses an
eye-level pentaprism viewfinder with 0.71x magnification for approximately 100%
vertical and horizontal coverage. The viewfinder uses a transparent LCD to
superimpose a customizable combination of focus points and gridlines directly
over the image. Unlike with other cameras, the intelligent viewfinder gives you
the choice of seeing shooting information or looking only at the scene in front
of the camera.

Clear View II LCD Monitor: The EOS 5D Mark III features a 3.2" Clear View
II TFT
color LCD monitor with approximately 1,040,000 dots which allows you to view and shoot
real-time images. The LCD monitor offers 100% viewing coverage and 7 brightness
levels to choose from. In Live View, grid lines can be displayed in 9 sections
(3x3), 24 sections (6x4), or 9 sections with diagonals, as well as a dual-axis
electronic level. The Live View function enables you to shoot your subjects
while viewing them on the LCD monitor.

22.3 Megapixel CMOS Sensor:
The EOS 5D Mark III features a huge, full-frame sensor. The
22.3-megapixel CMOS sensor is 24 x 36mm, and delivers images of up to 5784 x 3861 pixels. And
since it is full-frame, all lenses will deliver the angle of view they would on
a 35mm camera without a conversion factor. This comes in handy especially when
shooting with wide-angle lenses. For the flexibility to shoot in even the most
dimly lit situations, the EOS 5D Mark III offers Canon's highest ISO sensitivity
to date, ranging from 100-25600 (expandable to ISO L: 50, H1: 51200 and H2:
102400). Thanks to improved noise reduction technologies, images shot even at
highest sensitivity will be remarkably smooth.

Sensor Cleaning System: Canon's Integrated Cleaning system includes a
self-cleaning sensor unit and software that can remove the effects of dust on
the image sensor. The Self Cleaning Sensor, attached to the image sensor's front
layer (low-pass filter) can shake off dust automatically when the camera is
powered on or off. In case visible dust remains on your images, you can append
the Dust Delete Data to the images to erase the dust spots later using the
provided Digital Photo Professional software.

Note: Dust which could not be removed by
the automatic sensor cleaning can be removed manually with an optional
blower.

Dual Recording Media Slots: The EOS
5D Mark III has two slots for inserting recording media. The camera can use a
Type I CompactFlash (CF) card or an SD card (SD, SDHC, or SDXC). If a card is
inserted in both slots, you can select which card to record images to, or record
the same images simultaneously on both cards. No recording media is supplied with the camera.

Image Recording Format:
The camera records still images in JPEG
and RAW (14-bit) formats. Simultaneous RAW + JPEG recording is also possible.
The image's aspect ratio can be set to 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, or 1:1. JPEG images will
be saved with the set aspect ratio, while RAW images will always be saved in
3:2. Movies can be recorded in the MOV format (Video: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM).
Available image sizes include:

Single Shooting: When
you press the shutter button completely, only one shot will be taken.

Continuous Shooting:
While you press the shutter button completely, multiple shots will be taken
continuously. High-speed continuous shooting can record up to approximately
6 shots per second. Low-speed continuous shooting has a maximum of
approximately 3 shots per second. Maximum burst is approximately 65 shots
for JPEG Large/Fine, 13 shots for RAW, and 7 shots for RAW + JPEG
Large/Fine.

Silent Shooting: Silent Shooting is quieter than normal
shooting. You can choose Silent Single shooting and Silent Continuous
shooting with a maximum of approximately 3 shots per second.

Self-Timer/Remote Control: The camera will record an
image 2 or 10 seconds after pressing the shutter button on the camera. Using
the optional
RC-6 Remote Controller, you can operate the camera from up to
approximately 16.4 feet. With the RC-6, you can either shoot immediately or
use a 2-second delay.

Program AE:
The camera automatically sets
the shutter speed and aperture value to suit the scene's brightness.

Shutter-Priority AE (Tv): In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the
camera automatically sets the aperture value to suit the brightness of
the subject. A slow shutter speed can create a blurred effect, while a
fast shutter speed can freeze action.

Aperture-priority AE (Av): In this mode, you set the desired aperture
value and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the
subject brightness. A low aperture number can create a blurred
background (narrow depth of field), while a high aperture number can create
a sharp foreground and background (wide depth of field).

Manual
Exposure: In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture
value as desired.

Bulb: When Bulb is set, the shutter stays open as long as you
hold down the shutter button completely, and closes when you let go of the
shutter button. Bulb exposures are for night scenes, fireworks, the night
sky, and other subjects requiring long exposures. It is recommended that you
use a tripod and a Remote Switch, such as the
RS-80N3, for bulb exposures.

iFCL Metering: The EOS 5D Mark III features Canon's
multi-layer 63-zone iFCL (intelligent Focus Color Luminance) Metering System
that integrates the camera's AF system into its readings. By taking into account
the color and luminosity surrounding the chosen AF points, this new system
delivers an entirely new level of accuracy, especially in situations where the
light changes quickly.

Metering Modes: You can select from the following metering modes:

Evaluative Metering: The camera's standard metering mode suited for most subjects even under
backlit conditions, after detecting the main subject's position, brightness,
background, front and back lighting conditions, etc, the camera sets the proper exposure.

Partial Metering: Effective when the background is much brighter than the subject
due to backlighting, etc, uses approximately 6.2%
of the frame at the center.

Spot Metering: For metering a specific part
of the subject, uses approximately 1.5%
of the frame at the center.

Center-weighted Average
Metering: Metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for
the entire scene.

ISO Speed: The camera's ISO speed can be set between 100 and
25600 in 1/3-stop increments to suit your shooting conditions. The camera
also features a Low ISO setting equivalent to ISO 50 and two High ISO
settings equivalent to 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2). In addition the camera features an
Auto ISO setting which allows the camera to automatically set the ISO speed
from 100 to 12800 in Scene Intelligent Auto mode, or 100-25600 in P, Tv, Av,
or M mode.

Picture
Style: By selecting a Picture Style, you
can achieve various effects matching your photographic expression or the subject.
You can also adjust the Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation and Color tone of
each Picture Style. Picture Style selections include:

Auto: Color tone is adjusted automatically to suit the
scene. The image will look vivid, especially for blue skies, greenery, and
sunsets in nature, outdoor, and sunset scenes.

Standard: A general-purpose Picture Style to suit most
scenes. The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp.

Portrait: Suited for close-up portraits, this Picture Style
is for nice skin
tones, making the image look softer. You can change the color tone to adjust
the skin tone.

Landscape: For vivid blues and greens, very sharp and crisp images.

Neutral: For natural colors
and subdued images, no sharpness applied.

Faithful:
When the subject is photographed under a color temperature of 5200 K, the
color is adjusted colorimetrically to match the subject's color, no
sharpness applied. (recommended for users who prefer to process images on
their PC)

Monochrome: Creates black and white images; you can adjust the
filter effect of the monochrome setting to Black&White, Yellow, Orange, Red,
or Green.

User Defined 1-3: You can register your own Picture
Style settings for Portrait and Landscape modes.

High Dynamic Range (HDR): You can take artistic photos
having a high dynamic range and preserving detail in highlight and shadow
areas. HDR shooting is effective for landscape and still-life photos. With
HDR shooting, three images of different exposures are captured for each
shot, then merged together automatically. The HDR image is saved as a single
JPEG image. You can choose from several options: Natural, Art Standard, Art
Vivid, Art Bold, and Art Embossed.

Multiple Exposures: You can shoot two to nine exposures to
be merged into one image. If you shoot multiple-exposure images with Live View
shooting, you can see how the single exposures merge while shooting.

EX Speedlite Compatible: The EOS 5D Mark III
features the acclaimed E-TTL II flash metering system. With any of the
flashes in the EX-series Speedlite line, E-TTL II provides reliable flash output
whether shooting fill-in flash pictures in sunlight, or using flash in total
darkness.

Note: The camera does not have a built-in
flash.

Wi-Fi Compatible: With the optional Wireless
File Transmitter WFT-E7, the EOS 5D Mark III can be connected to a wired or wireless LAN access point
for secure, ultra-fast image transfer. The WFT-E7 supports IEEE 802.11
a/b/g/n. It also has a built-in Bluetooth function for handling high-volume data
wireless transfers.

Play, Edit, and Print
Functions

Single Image Playback: When playing back a single image, you
can choose from four display options:

No Information: Only the image is displayed on the
monitor.

Basic Information: The image is played back in full
frame with minimal shooting information (aperture, shutter speed,
compensation, and frame number) displayed at top and bottom.

Histogram: A 1/4-frame image is displayed with dual
histograms displayed: one showing the distribution of the image's brightness
level, and the other showing the distribution of each primary color's
brightness level in the image. Additional shooting information data is also
displayed.

Shooting Information Display: The image is displayed as
a 1/4-frame thumbnail, along with a single histogram and full shooting
information displayed.

Image Magnification:
When viewing a still picture in single image playback mode, you can magnify the
image from 1.5x to 10x. While the image is magnified, you can scroll anywhere
around the image.

Index Display: You can search for images quickly with the
index display, showing four or nine images on one screen.

Comparing Images: You can compare two images side-by-side on
the LCD monitor.

Auto Rotation: Vertical shots can be rotated
automatically so that they are displayed upright during playback.

Image Review: The image can be displayed on the LCD
monitor immediately after you shoot. The review time can
be set to off (not displayed), 2 seconds, 4 seconds, 8 seconds, or Hold, which keeps the image
displayed on the LCD monitor until the camera is focused again.

Slide Show: You can view all images on the memory card one after another with the Auto Playback function (slide show). You
can choose which recorded images will be displayed in the slide show by
selecting All images, Folder, Date, Movies, Stills or Rating. The display time
interval can be set to 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, or 20 seconds.

Jump Playback: During
playback you can jump to images 1, 10 or 100 images at a time. You can also jump
screens by date, folder, movies, stills, and image rating.

Rotating Images: You can rotate an image by 90° or 270°
clockwise in the LCD monitor.

Protect Images: You can select specific images from being erased
accidentally.

Video/HDMI Outputs: With the supplied video cable, you can playback
images from the camera on a TV (NTSC or PAL). There is also a mini-HDMI jack
which allows you to connect the camera to an HDTV. A mini-HDMI-to-HDMI cable,
such as the Canon
HTC-100, is required. The camera automatically switches the output
resolution to the capability of the HDTV.

Post-Processing Images: You can process RAW images with the
camera and save them as JPEG images while retaining the original RAW file. This
allows you to process the RAW image according to different conditions to create
any number of JPEG images from it. Only Large RAW images can be processed in the
camera. M-RAW and S-RAW images must be processed using the supplied Digital
Photo Professional software.

Resize: Images shot with the camera can be resized to make
the pixel count lower, and saved as a new image. You can only resize JPEG Large,
Medium, Small 1, and Small 2 sized images. JPEG Small 3 and RAW images cannot be
resized.

Trimming: You can crop the image and print only the trimmed
portion as if the image was recomposed. You can change the frame size, move the
trimming frame, rotate the frame (vertical to horizontal or vice versa), and
correct the image tilt up to +/- 10 degrees in 0.5-degree increments.

Direct Print/PictBridge Printing
Capability: The camera is compatible with Direct Print (Canon) and
PictBridge-compliant printers. With the supplied USB
cable, you can connect this camera directly to a Canon Direct Print compliant printer
or a PictBridge-compliant printer, and print without a computer. The PictBridge standard allows you to connect the
camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer and make prints, regardless of
brand.

DPOF Print Settings: On the memory card, you can select which
image or images you want to print and how many copies you want. This is
convenient for printing images all at once on Canon Direct Print or PictBridge-compliant printers, at
participating photo labs or at photo printing kiosks.

Print Effects: The camera allows you to choose from
the following Print Effects.

On: image will be printed according to the printer's standard
colors

Off: no automatic correction will be performed

Vivid: image will be printed with higher saturation to produce
more vivid blues and greens

NR: image noise is reduced before printing

B/W: prints in black-and-white with true blacks

B/W Cool: prints in black-and-white with cool, bluish blacks

B/W Warm: prints in black-and-white with warm, yellowish blacks

Natural: prints the image in the actual colors and contrast

Natural M: printing characteristics are the same as the "Natural"
setting, however this setting enable finer printing adjustments

Default: printing will differ depending on the printer

Battery Information

Power Options: The EOS 5D Mark III operates on the supplied
LP-E6 Lithium-Ion battery (7.2V/1800 mAh). The battery can be charged in
the supplied LC-E6 battery charger in approximately 150 minutes. The supplied battery performance specs are as
follows:

Temperature

Possible Shots

Viewfinder

LCD Monitor

23°
C/73°
F

Approx. 950 shots

Approx. 200 shots

0° C/32° F

Approx. 850 shots

Approx. 180 shots

Optional AC Power: With the optional ACK-E6 AC
adapter kit, you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not
worry about the battery becoming exhausted.

Optional BG-E11 Battery Grip: With the optional
BG-E11 Battery Grip, you can power the camera with six "AA" batteries, or
two LP-E6 batteries. The AA batteries will provide enough power for
approximately 270 shots, while the two LP-E6 battery packs will give you up to
1900 shots while using the viewfinder, or 400 during Live View shooting.

Auto Power Off: To save battery
power, the camera turns off automatically after a period of non-operation. The
Auto Power Off time can be set to 1 minute, 2 minutes, 4 minutes, 8 minutes, 15
minutes, or 30 minutes. You can also disable the Auto Power Off function.

Note: The
Auto Power Off function will not activate in Auto Playback Mode.

Supplied
Software

Digital Photo Professional 3.11 (Windows/Mac):
Recommended for users who mainly shoot RAW images. You can view, edit,
process, and print RAW images at high speed. You can also edit JPEG images
while retaining the original images.

ImageBrowser EX 1.0 (Windows/Mac): Recommended for
users who mainly shoot JPEG Images. You can easily view or playback images
and MOV movies. You can also print JPEG images. With an internet connection,
it is also possible to download additional functions.

EOS Utility 2.11 (Windows/Mac): With the camera
connected to a PC, this software enables you to transfer still photos and
movies shot with the camera to the computer. You can also use the PC to set
various camera settings and shoot remotely with the computer connected to
the camera.

Picture Style Editor Ver.1.10 (Windows/Mac):
You can edit Picture Styles and create and save original Picture Style
files. This software is aimed at advanced users who are experienced in
processing images.

EOS Sample Music

Operating Systems:

Windows: 7, Vista (SP1 SP2), XP (SP3)

Macintosh: OS X 10.6-10.7

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Great camera for Video and Photo!

Written By Branding Iron Media, Houston, TX on Wednesday, October 29, 2014

The Canon 5d Mark III is an excellent camera. I have owned a Mark II for 5 years and rented the Mark III several times. I use this camera 70% as a video camera, 30% as a photo camera. Although my overall rating is 5 stars, I didn't rate every individual thing as 5 stars. You need to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the camera. For video, my primary use, it's incredible that I can get such a beautiful image out of it. However, understanding its limitations keeps me from using it for everything. It shoots at 24mbps, so although it has a beautiful picture, it isn't ideal for things such as green screen because of the compression. The positive thing though is that it will output full HD via HDMI which allows you to connect a recorder, such as the Atomos Ninja, to record at a higher bit rate. This camera definitely has features not offered in other Canon models, a very important thing for me is the ability to monitor your audio with headphones, which is not possible with the Mark II and most of the Canon DSLRs.

On the photo end of things, a couple of important reasons for my upgrade was being able to shoot so clean at a high ISO and the 61 auto focus points, which happens to be amazing!

There is so much that can be said about this camera, and since it is several years old there are thousands of reviews on it. So to sum up my opinion: 1. You won't be disappointed in this camera and it's still worth buying it even though this model has been out for several years

Pros:61 Auto focus points
Can shoot at a very high iso, which is important in low light situations.
Has a headphone jack for monitor your audio when shooting video.
Outputs full HD via HDMI.
...and many more.

Great Camera

Prior to purchasing this camera I did an extensive amount of research on the 6D and the 5DIII. My BIG question was, what's the difference between the two models. None of the reviews could answer this question. Thanks to Curtchfield's amazing return policy, I purchased both cameras and did some low light testing myself. I used a dark room which was lit with only a candle, using a 24-105 F4.0 lens and the pic size set to large Jpeg I took a series of pics. After comparing the pics I must say this camera is a low light power house. Too bad I cannot attach the photos for comparison. The low light focusing is much faster than the 6D and the in camera processing is off the charts. This camera is on the heavy side, so be prepared for more weight if you intend to add a battery grip. If you can afford this camera it is by far the better choice as compared to the 6D. And for me a much overdue upgrade over my 30D. Thank you again to Crutchfield for allowing me to compare both units.

Canon 5D Mark lll

The Canon 5D Mark lll is a new diferent camera compare to the 5DMark ll , The New autofocus system is excellent, cover many conditions, The Video is outstanding and now you can record on to Memory cards

Canon 5D Mark III

The camera provides what I was promised by photo magazine,internet and Canon advertising information. The above rating specifics cover it all.

Pros:As stated above

Cons:Pixels are a few less than the Nikon 800D but the Canon picture quality is excellent on an 8x11 printout. With the provided quality I reduced the setting to RAW medium so I have all the pix Ineed for my usage. Also save much space in my Big Mac and on my flash card.

Back to the quality of the original 5D

The 5D Mark III is a great improvement on the 5D Mark II with the quality of the original 5D. I found the 5D Mark II to be very problematic with a weak focusing system. The 5D Mark III has a new focusing system which blows away the older versions and makes the higher price tag well worth it. The ability to use the higher ISO's is nice along with many other features I haven't even begun to explore since my images are coming out great using the basic features.

Pros:Focusing system, high iso shooting

Cons:quality of color is different than 5D and 5D Mark II. Focusing system takes time to adjust to.

Canon 5D Mark III

This upgrade from the Mark II is much more significant than what I had been led to believe by the reviews. The image quality, color, & sensor sensitivity is far beyond the 5D Mark II & will take your work to the next level. The results I've seen in the weddings & senior pictures since switching from the Mark II has brought more positive comments than I'd ever imagine.